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on Saturday, November 18, 2006 8:49:27 AM
I’ve been thinking about the Saddam Hussein verdict since I woke up and heard it on Sunday morning. It’s like a ball with no actual sides, and yet people are taking sides in this unfolding saga that might have an end in sight, which started me thinking: what should a Christian’s response be to towards the Saddam Hussein verdict?
The first thought that danced around in my brain was Israel. They finally had what they wanted: Saddam no longer posing a threat to their sovereignty. The current war in Iraq can never solve that because it’s an ongoing issue, but Saddam sentenced to death is a mental boost, a reason to exhale a sigh of relief for many. I began to imagine how they might be celebrating in Israel with the news of the verdict.
Viewing the footage presented by the Leher News Hour on PBS, I watched as former Attorney General Ramsey Clark was tossed out of the courtroom as the verdict was pronounced. It was a surreal moment that didn’t quite make sense. …more